Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey-ey, goodbye, Los Angeles Kings.

On Wednesday evening, the <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2024/05/01/game-5-preview-edmonton-oilers-need-a-killer-instinct-8pm-cbc/">Edmonton Oilers</a> defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3, winning the series four games to one.
The Oilers scored the first goal for the fourth time in the series, as Evander Kane’s backhand squeaked through David Rittich and found the back of the net partway through the first. There’s nothing better than Playoff Kane, and Playoff “Brett” Kulak picked up an assist.
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EDM LAK G5. May 1, 2024. Evander Kane goal. 1-0. 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/QTBwf40bqr">pic.twitter.com/QTBwf40bqr</a>
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However, the game was tied heading into the first intermission as the puck took an awful bounce off the stanchion when Stuart Skinner went out to play it behind the net, with the puck redirecting out front to Alex Laferriere for the easiest goal he’ll ever score.
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EDM LAK G5. May 1, 2024. Alex Laferriere goal. 1-1. 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/Nl2Eu1lpUp">pic.twitter.com/Nl2Eu1lpUp</a>
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The Kings took the lead in the second period, as a poor line change led to a perfect scoring opportunity for Blake Lizotte, who made no mistake beating Stuart Skinner under the armpit.
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EDM LAK G5. May 1, 2024. Blake Lizotte goal. 1-2. 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/XvuXrcfEeT">pic.twitter.com/XvuXrcfEeT</a>
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Then the Oilers took over because of course they did. On their second power play of the game, it appeared that David Rittich robbed Leon Draisaitl from his office, but upon review, the puck crossed the line inside Rittich’s glove.
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EDM LAK G5. May 1, 2024. Leon Draisaitl goal. 2-2. 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/mJtmaeTDny">pic.twitter.com/mJtmaeTDny</a>
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Don’t believe me? Here’s definitive proof from the panel during the intermission. Still, it was a great save, and goaltenders should really switch to black trappers.
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The panel discusses Leon Draisaitl&#39;s first goal of the night. ⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/oxvR0mEg1Z">pic.twitter.com/oxvR0mEg1Z</a>
&mdash; Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1785885711419273428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The refs didn’t have a great game, as there were several questionable calls, such as a Corey Perry “trip” (he lost an edge), an embellishment call, and a “hold” on Pierre-Luc Dubois.
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EDM LAK G5. May 1, 2024. Penalty parade. 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/aqVK02unEq">pic.twitter.com/aqVK02unEq</a>
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While the Oilers didn’t cash in on the power play, they scored their third goal shortly after the Dubois penalty ended. Leon Draisaitl scored his second of the game, creeping into the slot and beating Rittich for his second of the game.
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EDM LAK G5. May 1, 2024. Leon Draisaitl goal. 3-2. 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/7sNofAXFMv">pic.twitter.com/7sNofAXFMv</a>
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Edmonton’s fourth goal of the game came at the end of the power play again, as Evan Bouchard shot the puck, deflecting off Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, before Zach Hyman tapped it in for his seventh goal of the series.
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EDM LAK G5. May 1, 2024. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins goal. 4-2. 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/Xyc2Tlk4jQ">pic.twitter.com/Xyc2Tlk4jQ</a>
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The Kings made all of Oilers Country nervous with a goal to make it 4-3, but that’s all they’d get.
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EDM LAK G5. May 1, 2024. Adrian Kempe goal. 4-3. 🎥: Sportsnet | NHL <a href="https://t.co/a56kN4i3p7">pic.twitter.com/a56kN4i3p7</a>
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Things worth mentioning…
Connor McDavid scored just one goal, but he had 11 assists this series, the second time he’s accomplished such a feat. The first time was in the 2022 series against the Kings. Moreover, <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2024/05/01/g5-game-notes-oilers-can-end-series-vs-the-kings-and-connor-mcdavid-can-match-wayne-gretzky/">only one other player has done this, four times in fact, take a guess who</a>.
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Draisaitl second of the night just after the PP expired. McDavid with his second assist. 
McDavid sets new career high with 11 assists in a playoff series. 
He joins Wayne Gretzky as only players to have 10+ assists in a series twice. Gretzky 4x, McDavid 2x. 
Oilers lead 3-2.
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The power play was insane, scoring nine goals in 20 attempts. This doesn’t count the two goals coming just after the power play ended in tonight’s game. Don’t forget the Kings were the second-best penalty-killing team this season, posting a 84.6 successful kill percentage.
There was just one team that didn’t score a power play goal in the first round, of course it was Los Angeles, who went 0/12 in their attempts. Not only did the Oilers bully the Kings with their power play, they also dominated them with their penalty kill.
It’s undetermined who the Oilers will face in the second round as of right now. The Vancouver Canucks have a 3-2 series lead, but man, their goaltending may let them down in the long run. Either way, Oilers in five.
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Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey-ey, goodbye, Los Angeles Kings.



On Wednesday evening, the <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2024/05/01/game-5-preview-edmonton-oilers-need-a-killer-instinct-8pm-cbc/">Edmonton Oilers</a> defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3, winning the series four games to one.

The Oilers scored the first goal for the fourth time in the series, as Evander Kane’s backhand squeaked through David Rittich and found the back of the net partway through the first. There’s nothing better than Playoff Kane, and Playoff “Brett” Kulak picked up an assist.

https://twitter.com/NationNMedia/status/1785862831092727902

However, the game was tied heading into the first intermission as the puck took an awful bounce off the stanchion when Stuart Skinner went out to play it behind the net, with the puck redirecting out front to Alex Laferriere for the easiest goal he’ll ever score.

https://twitter.com/NationNMedia/status/1785867717880488397

The Kings took the lead in the second period, as a poor line change led to a perfect scoring opportunity for Blake Lizotte, who made no mistake beating Stuart Skinner under the armpit.

https://twitter.com/NationNMedia/status/1785874320922935761

Then the Oilers took over because of course they did. On their second power play of the game, it appeared that David Rittich robbed Leon Draisaitl from his office, but upon review, the puck crossed the line inside Rittich’s glove.

https://twitter.com/NationNMedia/status/1785877097699008740

Don’t believe me? Here’s definitive proof from the panel during the intermission. Still, it was a great save, and goaltenders should really switch to black trappers.

https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1785885711419273428

The refs didn’t have a great game, as there were several questionable calls, such as a Corey Perry “trip” (he lost an edge), an embellishment call, and a “hold” on Pierre-Luc Dubois.

https://twitter.com/NationNMedia/status/1785879544907612668

While the Oilers didn’t cash in on the power play, they scored their third goal shortly after the Dubois penalty ended. Leon Draisaitl scored his second of the game, creeping into the slot and beating Rittich for his second of the game.

https://twitter.com/NationNMedia/status/1785880342865535291

Edmonton’s fourth goal of the game came at the end of the power play again, as Evan Bouchard shot the puck, deflecting off Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, before Zach Hyman tapped it in for his seventh goal of the series.

https://twitter.com/NationNMedia/status/1785883119796810221

The Kings made all of Oilers Country nervous with a goal to make it 4-3, but that’s all they’d get.

https://twitter.com/NationNMedia/status/1785894451619250648

Things worth mentioning…

Connor McDavid scored just one goal, but he had 11 assists this series, the second time he’s accomplished such a feat. The first time was in the 2022 series against the Kings. Moreover, <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2024/05/01/g5-game-notes-oilers-can-end-series-vs-the-kings-and-connor-mcdavid-can-match-wayne-gretzky/">only one other player has done this, four times in fact, take a guess who</a>.

https://twitter.com/JasonGregor/status/1785880354114683059

The power play was insane, scoring nine goals in 20 attempts. This doesn’t count the two goals coming just after the power play ended in tonight’s game. Don’t forget the Kings were the second-best penalty-killing team this season, posting a 84.6 successful kill percentage.

There was just one team that didn’t score a power play goal in the first round, of course it was Los Angeles, who went 0/12 in their attempts. Not only did the Oilers bully the Kings with their power play, they also dominated them with their penalty kill.

It’s undetermined who the Oilers will face in the second round as of right now. The Vancouver Canucks have a 3-2 series lead, but man, their goaltending may let them down in the long run. Either way, Oilers in five.

If you enjoy my content, you can follow me on Twitter @Ryley_L_D.
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